IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL.

Located just down the road from the Metro station, Silver Spring’s Scion is well known to local commuters. Owned by a local family with decades in the restaurant business, Scion is known for its laid-back atmosphere, classic American comfort food, and appealing happy hour specials.

If you’ve never visited before, stop by during happy hour to get a taste of what makes this place so popular. Every weekday from 5 to 7 p.m., you can get draft beers for half price, $4 bao buns, and a sampler platter of sliders for $9. If you enjoy that, come by on the weekend for brunch, too. The menu includes all of the kitchen’s classic salads and sandwiches as well as an array of popular breakfast dishes — some favorites include the crawfish hash, huevos rancheros, and the cinnamon-banana French toast. If those meals don’t strike your fancy, then you can build your own omelet or scramble, using your choice of protein, cheese, and up to three veggies.

With its stylish interior and its menu of new American favorites, 8407 Kitchen is the perfect dining destination for just about any occasion. This downtown Silver Spring eatery features a cozy downstairs lounge dimly lit and filled with low sofas, as well as a spacious upstairs dining area with natural light, exposed brick walls and booths to fit your whole crew.

The menu at 8407 Kitchen features favorites like eggs Benedict and mimosas for brunch, as well as Southern-style entrees like shrimp and grits. For lunch and dinner, fill up on the duck fat fries, Korean barbecue pork belly and oyster po' boy, and don't forget flourless chocolate cake for dessert. 8407 Kitchen also offers one of the best happy hour deals in the area, so if you're looking for an upscale option for post-work drinks, this is the place to be.